We were recently asked to participate in a panel discussion at a conference on educational technology. During a segment in which the moderator invited audience questions, one conference attendee asked what single tool teachers might use that would give them the most “bang for their
There is an awful lot of fear-mongering going on all around us these days. Depending on our biases, our reactions to frightening stimuli can run the gamut from thoughtful repose, to hand-wringing, to channeling Chicken Little and echoing claims we hear and see. A more mindful
When Russ Quaglia first proposed the idea of a weekly blog exploring the journey from theory to practice, I had an initial hesitation. Not because I don’t enjoy writing. I actually love to write. And not because I didn’t think the idea had merit. Even
The Use of Data in School Counseling Wants to Hear From You! Have you been data courageous? Have you used data to impact change? Have you used data to promote access and equity for underrepresented students? Have you advocated with data and accountability to change policy, practices, and
Authentic Application of Data Analysis to Advance Your Practices While you are teaching your students, do you watch their facial expressions and body movements for both confusion and comprehension? Do you ask your students if they understand the knowledge and skills you are sharing with them?
All that is necessary for curriculum chaos in a school district is to rely on everybody doing their best. There are ample examples of everybody doing their best in every academic subject, but for the purpose of this blog I am selecting editing (often called
Today’s children are bombarded with opportunities to communicate, learn, and play by using technology. Our parent educators are challenged with how to best respond to parents’ questions regarding technology use for various age groups of children. Summarized below are considerations that teachers and school administrators
Sometimes, we get excited and jump into using a new tech tool or technique in our classroom
There is a rather strange relationship in schools between time and learning. I was first made aware of this strangeness by my friend Ray McNulty, Dean of Education at Southern New Hampshire University, and have heard other educators comment on it as well. The oddity
It had been a long day. As an administrator, it was one of those days where you feel that hypothetical fires were purposefully being set to test your patience and commitment as a leader. Despite the challenges, a support staff and I had to conduct a